Gabriela M.
Greater Heights, TX
HUGE Backyard! Pet First Aid & CPR
Pet care experience
I have a lot of experience with all types of animals after having my own and working/volunteering at a rescue facility, which frequently meant helping a vet with injured animals, as well as administering injections, pills, etc. I love working with animals, which is why I have spent over a decade petsitting instead of more conventional types of part time jobs to fund my education and other expenses. I have no problem administering medication (even with the tricky pups!) and have worked with all types of temperaments, breeds, and sizes. I have my own LLC and pet care insurance independent of Rover, so you know that I take my role as a caregiver seriously! For boarding, I have an oversized yard, and will have turf grass installed (perfect for rainy days) by July 2023. I live in a single-story (no stairs), single family home in a quiet neighborhood. I have furnished my home with multitudes of items for mental and physical enrichment. For more information, you can visit my website: bestinclassllc. com.
Reviews
Took great care of my Lab, Blue!
Gabi was absolutely awesome! She took great care of my dog and constantly sent updates and pictures. I will most definitely be using her again!
So many thanks to Gabriela! Several weeks ago we rescued a pup from the street in our neighborhood. We got her healthy and vaccinated, so she is now ready for her forever home. But we had travel plans and were in a bit of a panic. Gabriela was so gracious and, after a successful meet and greet, she accepted our request to keep Nora for 6 days. Gabriela sent daily pictures and updates. Nora had a wonderful time and was healthy and happy when we picked her up. We have already given Gabriela a heads up about upcoming travel plans if Nora has not moved "home" yet. Thank you again Gabriela!
Amazing sitter, took the best pictures of our pup! Will definitively be using her again!!
About Gabriela M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have plenty of tools for enrichment, like balls, Nylabones and chew toys, CollieBalls/herding balls, rope and pull toys, a treadmill for dogs, lick mats, a treat bag for walks and training, and puzzle toys! Please let me know if you have any specialized requests for me and any expectations you may have. I will try to work with any situation, but please understand that requests that are especially demanding of my time or efforts may incur additional costs! This includes additional fees for dogs that require extensive regular grooming or private exercise and/or medical care. While I am more than happy to work with dogs and cats that need insulin injections or pills for epilepsy, I do not accept pets that have contagious illnesses, open sores or wounds, or histories of aggressive behavior towards humans or animals.
Home
Information Gabriela M. would like to know about your pet
Before scheduled to sit: What is your dog's temperament and needs? For example, how they interact with other dogs, if they have any special needs, what their daily routine looks like, areas they do/don't like rubs/pets, if I should be careful going in and out of doors (for the escape happy), if and when they need to be in a crate (just to sleep, when I am not present, etc), vet number, emergency contact, etc. Please make sure to list any dietary restrictions, allergies, medical concerns, or behavioral issues that may present during their stay.
A typical day
I live right by a 20 acre park, which features plenty of shaded trails. My house features a fully fenced and turfed backyard on an oversized lot. My house is cleaned professionally weekly, and I have plenty of extra toys and enrichment equipment! For the summer, I have cooling mats and doggy pools.
Services
Gabriela can host
Gabriela can watch in your home
Availability
I am fairly flexible, but do require advance notice if you need to change times for drop off and pick up for boarding. Drop off/pick up hours: 6-10 AM; 3-7 PM.
About Gabriela M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have plenty of tools for enrichment, like balls, Nylabones and chew toys, CollieBalls/herding balls, rope and pull toys, a treadmill for dogs, lick mats, a treat bag for walks and training, and puzzle toys! Please let me know if you have any specialized requests for me and any expectations you may have. I will try to work with any situation, but please understand that requests that are especially demanding of my time or efforts may incur additional costs! This includes additional fees for dogs that require extensive regular grooming or private exercise and/or medical care. While I am more than happy to work with dogs and cats that need insulin injections or pills for epilepsy, I do not accept pets that have contagious illnesses, open sores or wounds, or histories of aggressive behavior towards humans or animals.
Home
Information Gabriela M. would like to know about your pet
Before scheduled to sit: What is your dog's temperament and needs? For example, how they interact with other dogs, if they have any special needs, what their daily routine looks like, areas they do/don't like rubs/pets, if I should be careful going in and out of doors (for the escape happy), if and when they need to be in a crate (just to sleep, when I am not present, etc), vet number, emergency contact, etc. Please make sure to list any dietary restrictions, allergies, medical concerns, or behavioral issues that may present during their stay.
A typical day
I live right by a 20 acre park, which features plenty of shaded trails. My house features a fully fenced and turfed backyard on an oversized lot. My house is cleaned professionally weekly, and I have plenty of extra toys and enrichment equipment! For the summer, I have cooling mats and doggy pools.
Location
Houston, TX
Pets
Gabriela M.
Greater Heights, TX